Rita Jenrette: The infamous Playboy model who covered the Miss America Pageant
In 1981 a political researcher named Rita Jenrette made big news. For several years prior, Rita Carpenter – her maiden name – had been gradually making a name for herself in political circles as director of research for the Texas Republican Party, as an aide to Sens....
Atlantic City vintage collectibles: Memories are made of these
Some folks collect stamps. Others collect rare coins, vintage musical instruments, Barbie dolls, VHS videos or celebrity autographs. And yes, some people collect all kinds of Atlantic City memorabilia. While the market for Atlantic City collectibles is not as...
Joan Myers Brown: From Club Harlem to international ballet stardom
Joan Myers Brown, founder of the famed and iconic Philadanco Dance Company, is an international treasure. This ageless force of nature – she’s happy to admit to being 93 – has won just about every award there is to win; and Philadanco’s substantial contributions to...
Brigantine Castle: When Brigantine was haunted
“One of the things I remember so vividly about Brigantine Castle was the costumed ghouls that were hired to haunt the place and scare the visitors. One afternoon, I found several of them near the back of the castle, in full costume, having a cigarette on a break while...
